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Riverbanks Society

Columbia, South Carolina  ·  EIN 237278668  ·  Private foundation

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Riverbanks Society has awarded $40.0M across 27 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.0M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$6.8M
Total assets
27
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Riverbanks Society funds

Riverbanks Society's giving carries a documented focus on animal welfare, environment & conservation.

Animal WelfareEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Riverbanks Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$9.3M2022
Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$7.9M2023
Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$6.1M2019
Richland-lexington Park Special Pur
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$5.2M2017
Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$3.9M2021
Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park
SUPPORTING ORGANIZAT
Columbia, SC$3.8M2020
Richland-lexington Park Speci
Supporting Organization
Columbia, SC$3.7M2018
Aza - Safe Pledge
DONATION
Silver Spring, MD$30K2017
Turtle Survival Alliance
CONSERVATION
Fort Worth, TX$20K2017
International Elephant Foundation
SANCTUARY
Azle, TX$20K2023
Argus Industrial Co LLC
Conservation Support
Pontiac, MI$14K2018
Turtle Survival Alliance
Conservation Support
Fort Worth, TX$10K2018
International Rhino Foundation
SANCTUARY
Ft Worth, TX$10K2023
Turtle Survival Alliance
CONSERVATION
Charleston, SC$10K2020
International Rhino Foundation
CONSERVATION
Fort Worth, TX$10K2020

Riverbanks Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.3M
2018$3.7M
2019$6.1M
2020$3.9M
2021$4.0M
2022$9.3M
2023$7.9M

How to apply for funding from Riverbanks Society

Riverbanks Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at riverbanks.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Riverbanks Society

Does Riverbanks Society accept grant applications?
Riverbanks Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Riverbanks Society fund?
Riverbanks Society's grants focus on animal welfare. Recent recipients include Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park, Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park, Richland-lexington Riverbanks Park. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Riverbanks Society give in grants?
Riverbanks Society reported $4.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.0M over 27 grants.
Where is Riverbanks Society located?
Riverbanks Society is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237278668.
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About this profile. This page is built from Riverbanks Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Riverbanks Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.